Pediatric Care Specialist

Schedule: Full time, days Job Specific Competencies: Preventive & Responsive Care * Support families and providers by promoting the HealthySteps model. * Participate in team‑based well‑child visits focused on development, behavior, and family support. * Provide short‑term consultations on common developmental and behavioral concerns (sleep, feeding, parenting, etc.). * Maintain a family support line and manage follow‑up in a timely manner. * May conduct home visits, accompany families to appointments, or facilitate caregiver groups. Referrals & Community Collaboration * Maintain an up‑to‑date community resource database and track referrals. * Build relationships with community partners to support warm handoffs and appropriate referral pathways. * Participate in relevant early childhood or mental health community meetings. Team-Based Care * Actively engage with the HealthySteps Implementation Team. * Coordinate scheduling with administrative staff to align with well‑child visits. * Support Continuous Quality Improvement and implementation of HealthySteps core components. * Communicate effectively with the primary care team and provide guidance on child development and early relational health. Caseload Management & Documentation * Maintain databases to meet HealthySteps reporting and fidelity standards. * Document all clinical activity in the EHR and track caseload to ensure appropriate service level and care transitions. * Assist with annual site reporting and data analysis. Professional Development * Participate in required HealthySteps trainings and annual refreshers. * Attend supervision meetings and complete annual competency-based development plans. Education and Experience: * Required: Clinically licensed Masters in social work, psychology, or childhood education/developmental fields * Experience and knowledge about early childhood growth and development, parent-child relational health, infant and early childhood mental health, and family systems Pay Range: $28.00 - $31.00 Starting Pay: Based on experience Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

Created: 2026-04-15